Britain’s most senior police officer has warned that Green Party leader Zack Polanski sharing a post about the arrest of a terror suspect in Golders Green will have a “chilling effect” on policing.
Rowley Criticises Polanski’s Post
Mr Polanski retweeted an X post accusing officers of “repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head” while he was already incapacitated after being tasered. However, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley expressed his disappointment in a letter to Mr Polanski, stating the post was “inaccurate and misinformed”.
Sir Mark praised the officers involved, describing them as “nothing short of extraordinary”. He added: “Without their efforts to stop him I dread to think what the outcome could have been.”
Impact on Jewish Communities
The Commissioner highlighted the fear among London’s Jewish communities, who have faced a series of targeted attacks. “They expect our officers to act and protect them. That is exactly what our officers did yesterday. Your decision to criticise these officers, using your public profile and reach, will have a chilling effect,” he said.
Green Party Response
A Green Party spokesperson responded: “Zack has seen the video like everyone else, and doesn’t know the full picture and knows it was a very difficult situation for the authorities, but we do need to understand more about the response.”
